Program Description:

Class schedule

Information Technology Assistant IET

Monday through Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm

150 hours (37days)

Starts Jan. 27th, 2025

Instructor: Janice Klages

Career Pathway

Cloud Computing and Virtualization

What is IET?

• IET stands for Integrated Education and Training. 
• IET is a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement.

Learner Goals

• By the end of the IET program, achieve a minimum English language proficiency level of Advanced (Level 6) in both Reading and Listening.
• Within 90 days from the conclusion of the IET Program, transition to a full-time career technical program in the Information Technology cluster or obtain a job in the sector they receive training for in the IET program.

Entry Requirements

• Age 18 or Above
• Minimum Level 5 in CASAS Reading and Listening Skills
• Hillsborough County Resident
• Digital Literacy
• Background Check
• Commitment to Complete Full Program
• GED or High School Diploma

Funding for Tuition

• Open Door Grant
• FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Lutheran Services Employment and Career Laddering Programs
• Hillsborough County Public Schools Scholarship

Program Expectations

• Students should have a complete set of learning materials before coming to class.
• Students should arrive to class on-time.
• Students should participate in classroom lessons and activities.
• Students should be able to access to technology and complete reading assignments outside of class time.
• Students must have 100% attendance in CTE Program (165 hours).
• Students should communicate with instructors if you have a problem affecting program participation.
• Students should let their instructors know when they gain employment in their chosen career field.

Program Features

• Certified and Highly Qualified Instructors
• Relevant Classroom Materials
• Engaging Lessons
• Career Counseling
• Wraparound Student Services
• Financial Aid

What You Will Learn

• Using technology
• Microcomputers

• Networks

• Word Processing Applications

• Presentation Applications

• Spreadsheet Applications

• Database Applications

• Electronic Mail

• Job and Career Explorationn

• Customer Service

• Collaboration using technology

• Computer languages

• Basic HTML and simple web page

• Communication skills

• Social Media

Job Outlook

• The projected information technology assistant job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
• Information technology assistant salaries have increased 12% in the last 5 years.
• There are over 110,719 information technology assistants currently employed in the United States.
• There are 104,181 active information technology assistant job openings in the US.
• The average information technology assistant salary is $21.84 an hour = $39,574 per year